Saucy Brew Works is preparing to close its Columbus location after more than six years in the city. The brewery announced that its brewpub and coffee shop will serve its final customers on December 19, bringing an end to a neighborhood gathering spot that hosted everything from morning coffee runs to trivia nights and game-day watch parties.
The announcement came in a social media post from Saucy Brew Works – Columbus, where the team thanked customers for making the business part of their routines and community.
The location will continue operating through December 19, with specials and activities planned in the weeks leading up to its final day. Saucy Brew Works also clarified that the closure only affects its Columbus brewpub and coffee shop. Its other locations will remain open, and the company’s beer will still be available at Urban Meyer’s Pint House in Bridge Park in Dublin.
From Cleveland To Columbus
Saucy Brew Works was founded in Cleveland in 2017 by Brent Zimmerman and Eric Anderson. The company opened its first brewpub in the city’s Hingetown neighborhood, building a following with its craft beer lineup and food offerings before expanding to other Ohio communities.
The Columbus location opened on October 23, 2020, in the Harrison West neighborhood at 443 W. Third Ave. It was a little different from a traditional brewery taproom, combining a brewpub, restaurant, small brewing operation, and coffeehouse under one roof. The coffee side of the business served breakfast and espresso drinks, while the brewpub offered Saucy’s beers alongside its food menu.
Since then, Saucy has continued expanding its footprint in Ohio. The company now includes locations in Cleveland and Sandusky, along with its recently acquired Cartridge Brewing and Urban Meyer’s Pint House brands.
Another Change For Columbus’ Craft Beer Scene
Saucy Brew Works is the latest brewery to announce a Columbus-area closure during a busy stretch for the local craft beer scene. Nocterra Brewing closed its Powell and Scioto Audubon locations in August before Land-Grant Brewing acquired the Nocterra brand and plans to reopen the Powell taproom later this month.
Hoster Brewing closed its East Side taproom at the end of October, while Endeavor Brewing & Spirits shuttered its Grandview location. Yellow Springs Brewery is also preparing to close its Clintonville taproom on December 23, though its original location in Yellow Springs will remain open.
For Saucy Brew Works, the final day in Columbus will be December 19. Until then, there’s still time to stop in for a beer, grab a coffee, or enjoy one more visit to a neighborhood spot that’s been part of Harrison West for more than six years.
